title: The crouzan syndrome-a case report.
abstract: The Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder which is known as the brachial arch syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant disorder which is one of a rare group of syndromes which is characterized by cranio synostosis or a premature closing of the cranial sutures. The major features are brachiocephaly, occular proptosis, an under developed maxilla, mid face hypoplasia, a rare cleft lip or palate, hypodontia (some teeth missing) and crowding of teeth. Due to the maxillary hypoplasia, the Crouzon syndrome patients generally have a considerable permanent underbite and they subsequently cannot chew by using their incisors. We have presented in this article, a case of the Crouzon syndrome which was seen in a girl who was aged six years, with similar symptoms and the multidisciplinary approach which has to be followed in managing the case.
authors.affiliation: Consultant Surgeon, Department of Craniofacial Surgery, Yenepoya University Hospital, Yenepoya University , Mangalore 575 018, Karnataka, India .
authors.forename: Manu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Ashwini S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.forename: Manjula
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Shantaram
keywords: Craniofacial syndromes; Crouzon syndrome; Premature synostosis